MANUEL UGARTE made a bold impression on Manchester United fans during his full debut, putting his body on the line in a commanding performance against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. The Uruguayan midfielder, who had previously come off the bench against Southampton, was involved in a fierce first half at Old Trafford.

Ugarte found himself bloodied after a clash with Barnsley’s Luca Connell, with some fans claiming that Connell “stamped” on him during a tackle, although no card was issued. Ugarte left the field briefly to receive treatment for a cut on his leg but returned to the match, showcasing his determination.

Fans on social media reacted enthusiastically, with one stating, “I can’t believe Ugarte shed blood and is still on the pitch. This is real passion for the club.” Another added, “Fantastic performance from Ugarte on his first start; he’s a warrior.” Ugarte played a solid 63 minutes before being substituted for Bruno Fernandes, contributing to United’s dominant 7-0 victory over Barnsley.

The League One side struggled to hold off United, with Marcus Rashford opening the scoring early and securing his first back-to-back goals since March, as the home team quickly took control of the match.